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R108 BNF

1998 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,393 mi
Last recorded68,393 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 BNF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2014 68,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2014 68,393 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side wing mirror glass

Fail 8 Feb 2013 65,477 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side wing mirror glass

Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine.

osf wing mirror has tape around it.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,377 miles

enternal mirror glass cracked slightly effecting rear view

long travel on handbrake

offside door mirror held with tape slightly effecting rear view

Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,379 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers mirror is temporary repaired,but does not affect the rear view

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,505 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 52,425 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on outter edges

Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,837 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 40,672 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 40,672 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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R108 BNF is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R108 BNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R108 BNF registered?

R108 BNF is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R108 BNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 BNF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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